Retained Search

HIRE WITH
CLARITY

For critical roles where the passive market is the only market. We map the field, build the case, and place with certainty.

Retained search is an exclusive, upfront engagement where a firm commits to fully mapping the market for one critical role. Ader Solutions runs retained search for director, VP, and executive hires across Engineering, Lifesciences, Medtech, and Data Centres in Singapore and APAC. Full market mapping, a transparent candidate list, and weekly calibration through to close.

EXECUTIVE PLACEMENT  •  NICHE SPECIALISMS  •  REGIONAL SEARCH  •  FULL TRANSPARENCY

When to Use Retained

BUILT FOR THE CRITICAL

NICHE POSITIONS

Highly specialised roles where active candidates simply don't exist.

EXECUTIVE LEVEL

Directors and VPs who require a targeted, persuasive approach to move.

REGIONAL REACH

Mandates that require a wide geographical search. Spanning APAC, EMEA and beyond.

Recruitment Process

HOW WE WORK

SEARCH ETHOS

We don't rely on a vague representation of the market. For retained mandates, we go further. We build a complete picture of the talent landscape before a single conversation is initiated. Every search begins with data, not assumptions.

The Difference

CONTINGENCY VS RETAINED

CONTINGENCY

Success fee

  • Market data report
  • Talent sourcing strategy
  • Qualification calls
  • Shortlist presentation
  • Offer management
RETAINED

Upfront fee plus a full-cycle search experience.

  • Market data report
  • Talent sourcing strategy
  • Qualification calls
  • Shortlist presentation
  • Offer management
ALSO INCLUDES
  • Full stakeholder briefing
  • Bespoke Candidate Briefing Pack
  • Deep market mapping and reports
  • Transparent list of candidates
  • Competency, functional and behavioural-led assessments
  • Bespoke candidate scorecards
  • Weekly calibration meetings
For Hiring Companies

HIRE WITH
VISIBILITY

You're filling a role where the market is thin, the hire is senior, or the mandate spans borders. You need a partner who will commit the time, run the process, and give you full visibility at every stage.

Not just a shortlist when it's convenient. A structured engagement from brief to onboard.

Common Questions

FREQUENTLY ASKED

What is the difference between retained and contingency search?

Contingency search is paid only on a successful hire and suits active, mid-level roles. Retained search is an upfront, exclusive engagement for senior, niche, or critical roles, covering deep market mapping, a transparent list of candidates, and structured delivery from brief to onboard.

When should I use retained executive search?

Use retained search when the role is senior or niche, the strongest candidates are passive and not applying, or the mandate spans multiple APAC markets and needs dedicated time, market intelligence, and full process visibility.

Which sectors does Ader Solutions recruit for?

Ader Solutions specialises in Engineering and industrials, Lifesciences and Medtech, and Data Centres across Singapore and the wider APAC region.

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